Head of HR and Employee Experience

**Role:** Head of HR and Employee Experience (Permanent)





**Location:** Saïd Business School, part of the University of Oxford





**Reporting to:** Director of People and Organisational Development





**Salary:** Competitive DOE





Saïd Business School, part of the University of Oxford, is seeking a Head of
HR to join our HR leadership team, to lead on HR Operations and enhance the
employee experience.





**The University**





Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and
education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally.





Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners
across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation
through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts.





We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to
address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our
staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to
develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength,
vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse
community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution.





While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking,
creative and cutting- edge. Oxford is one of Europe’s most entrepreneurial
universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in
recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also
recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise.





Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a
great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural
activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit
this site.





**The Role**





Joining our Human Resources and Organisational Development (HROD) management
team, you will collaborate with the Head of Organisational Development (OD),
Head of Recruitment and Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion to shape and
execute a forward-thinking HR strategy.





The HROD team at Oxford Saïd is dedicated to providing professional HR
services throughout the employee lifecycle for approximately 500
administration staff and 90 academic faculty members, along with a flexible
workforce including agency staff. In addition, our private limited company,
Oxford Saïd Business School Limited (OSBSL) directly employs around 150 staff,
adding complexity and opportunity to this role.





Reporting to the Director of People and Organisational Development, as the
Head of HR, you will be accountable for the effective management of the HR
function. In this senior leadership role, you will be a pivotal member of the
School’s HROD team, overseeing a talented group of HR Business Partners and
the HR Operations team. You will engage closely with senior leaders across the
School, providing strategic insights and expertise throughout the employee
lifecycle for faculty and professional services staff within our private
limited company, OSBSL.





In this role, you will inspire and guide a professional HR team to implement
strategic initiatives that align with the organisation’s goals and vision for
the future. A key focus will be on developing and executing a robust Strategic
Workforce Planning approach to ensure resilience and growth. This includes
spearheading HR system development and workforce data reporting, which will
provide valuable insights to the Leadership Team and School Board for informed
decision-making. You will also lead the work to enhance the Employee Value
Proposition (EVP) by continuously innovating employee experiences and
promoting attractive benefits that make Oxford Saïd a desirable workplace.
Additionally, you will refine the Employee Health and Wellbeing Strategy,
implementing initiatives that prioritise staff wellbeing.





Fostering positive employee relations will be crucial, while promoting a
constructive work culture and clarifying roles and responsibilities. You will
collaborate with the Head of OD, aligning best practices in people management
with managerial roles. Furthermore, you will work closely with stakeholders to
improve customer service and communications, refining service offerings and
enhancing HR intranet resources.





At Saïd Business School, you will have the opportunity to make a real
difference in the lives of staff and contribute to the success of one of the
world's leading business schools. We look forward to hearing from you.





**How to Apply**





Anderson Quigley is acting as an advisor to the University; in addition to the
public advertisement, Anderson Quigley is conducting an executive search
process. Further details can be found here.





The closing date for applications is **noon on 18 March 2025.**





Applications should consist of:





* A full CV.


* A covering letter (maximum of two pages) outlining your motivations to apply for this role, your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification.


* Please include details of two referees on your CV, though please note that we will not approach your referees without your prior consent and only should you be shortlisted.




Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence, please contact
Alicja Janowska on alicja.janowska@andersonquigley.com or +44 (0)7743 927 783
or Kiersten Avery on kiersten.avery@andersonquigley.com or +44 (0)7510 384
735.





**Please apply via the link above ONLY and NOT via the 'Apply Now' button
below as your application will not be accepted.**